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Cheapest round-trip
$1,006
Typical prices: $1,064-$1,461
KLM, Air France
Fri 11/9Mon 12/3
SJO - HAM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$679
Typical prices: $567-$935
KLM
Sat 11/10
SJO - HAM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San José and Hamburg. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 31% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Cheapest • Avg $1,112 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 14h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Hamburg (SJO-HAM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Hamburg

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:30 pm - 9:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 4:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,006Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 26
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7:30 pm - 5:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 3:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,017Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 3
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2:46 pm - 2:00 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
16h 14m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 4:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,027Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 22 - Thu, May 6
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2:42 pm - 5:50 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 08m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:25 am - 9:52 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Panama City Tocumen Intl
$1,028Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:30 pm - 9:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 3:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,030Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 26
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7:30 pm - 5:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 3:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,031Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:00 am - 7:55 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
17h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 4:10 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,035Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 22 - Thu, May 6
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11:02 am - 2:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 03m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:10 am - 4:20 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,050KLM
Tue, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 26
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1:55 pm - 12:50 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
39h 55m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:15 am - 12:42 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
37h 27m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
$1,051United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 26
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9:05 am - 10:05 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
18h 00m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:15 am - 7:53 pmHAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 38m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
$1,056United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Hamburg flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Hamburg?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Hamburg. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Hamburg?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Hamburg at $867 round-trip.
•January ($1,436) and September ($1,398) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Hamburg the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Hamburg are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San José to Hamburg flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$679
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San José to Hamburg

When to book flights from San José to Hamburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Hamburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San José to Hamburg flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Hamburg?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Hamburg.

  • How long is a flight from San José to Hamburg?

    A nonstop flight from San José to Hamburg takes 00m, covering 5,830 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Hamburg?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Hamburg flight?

    Round-trip flights from San José to Hamburg range from $1,064 to $1,461, with an average of $1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,064 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San José to Hamburg flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,256 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San José to Hamburg changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,006 to $5,242. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San José to Hamburg looking right now?

    One-way fares from San José to Hamburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,210, which is 66% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

    Hamburg Airport (HAM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Wheego
    • Flex To Go
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Hamburg?

    Flights from San José to Hamburg usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Hamburg pass through?

    One-stop flights from San José to Hamburg most commonly connect through:

    • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Hamburg?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San José to Hamburg. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,008 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,402, a difference of $394.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Hamburg?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 17m, compared with 14h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 16h 45m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between San José and Hamburg?

    Hamburg is 7 hours ahead of San José (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hamburg?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hamburg are Congress Center Hamburg, Hamburg Messe and Congress and Friedhof Ohlsdorf. These are among the most viewed places in Hamburg on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San José to Hamburg flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,008, about $394 less than Thursday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Hamburg trip for February. Fares historically average $867 round-trip in that month - typically $569 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hamburg Airport.

    • Motel One Hamburg-Airport
    • B&b Hotel Hamburg-airport
    • Best Western Premier Alsterkrug Hotel

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